A/N Hey y'all! Thanks for the reviews, follows, and favorites! Ok, to clear things up, this story's idea is from dnapolymerase314 (I got her username wrong in the first chapter). I do not intend to copy anything. My main purpose of writing this story is to finish it for her, and for you guys to read how the rest of the story goes. I honesly wanted the ending too, but I guess she isn't going to update it anymore. I hope you understand. Now, back to the story :)

Oh, btw, BOLD font will be Percy's thoughts, and ITALICS will be Annabeth's thoughts.

Yeah, after that little incident I decided to ditch Percy. Maybe if I went a little further away from him, the connection wouldn't be as good. And you know what? For the first time, I was wrong.

You are always wrong.

Oh, just shut up.

I paced back and forth in my cabin, wondering what to do. I'd have to go to Aphrodite, which is the last thing I'd want to do, but it was the only choice I had. And Percy. I like him, but I do not want him to know. What if he figures out and does not like me back? That's probably the most likely thing to happen. As of now, I could also hear bits of his conversations. He was talking to Drew, that Aphrodite chick.

Heyy Percyy. Oh, hi Drew. So, what's up? You wanna hang out? Oh no, I was NOT going to let Drew hang out with Percy.

TELL HER WE'RE GOING CANOEING! Percy seemed a little surprised at my outburst.

Oh, um I'm going to go canoeing with Annabeth... so yeah... see you later?

Oh please. You're so awkward, I don't get why a girl would want to hang out with you.

But you are a girl ;)

Touché.

I met Percy at the lake. "Hey Annabeth," he greeted, grinning.

"Percy," I replied. I needed some time to think. For some reason, the 'but you are a girl' comment kept replaying in my head.

I'll think with you.

Ok.

I felt the boat rock gently. It was nice out here, actually. I felt Percy staring at me. What was he trying to do? Burn a hole through my head with his laser stare? Uh oh. Was I blushing? Then, I started a little chant. Avoid his gaze, avoid his gaze... Avoid his gaze? What? Oh, man. She looks so cute. No actually, super hot. Or, top-notch beautiful. Or-

Can you stop thinking about how pretty I am? I let's just say I'm the prettiest of all. Ok?

Percy visibly blushed. Ok, you are the prettiest of all.

My turn to blush. Um, thanks?

Percy smiled. Annabeth, I lo-

"Percy! Annabeth!" someone called, on the land. Grover. Why saytr, why? I was just going to hear something from Percy's mind. "Chiron has an announcement to make!"

"Why can't it wait?" I asked somewhat grumpily.

"It's really important."

Rolling my eyes, I made Percy used his super cool water powers to bring us back to land. I know you wish you had my power.

At least being the daughter of Athena means I'm smarter than you, Seaweed Brain.

Chiron, being that in-a-hurry centaur, decided to make the "important" announcement AFTER dinner. "Attention, campers!" he shouted when we were done shoving food down our throats. "This year, the gods are proud to host the Across the Country Race! The point of the race is to have fun and bond our different cabins! You will partner up with whoever you want. The major gods Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Ares, Aphrodite, Demeter, and Dionysus will be making up challenges for you to face."

"You all still have to call me Mr. D, or else I'll turn you into dolphins," Mr. D grumbled.

Chiron continued. "If you complete the challenge, you will be able to move on to the next challenge. The challenges will be located across the United States. It will go from New York to California. You will have two weeks to complete this race. The first pair to Sacramento, California wins! The gods will be funding this trip, so you can stay wherever you want and eat whatever you want. However, there are a couple of rules to follow. Number one, no slowing down other teams. Number two, no alliances are allowed, and number three, you must pair up with someone from a different cabin. Contestants must be older than 16." There were some groans at that.

"Hey, Annabeth!" someone called. I turned, and found myself face-to-face with that totally hot Apollo guy, Nick. "Hey, want to be partners?" I was just about to say that I already had a partner, when Percy showed up.

"She's my partner already," he said, putting his arm around my shoulder. I could feel his muscles through my shirt. Not helping. "Annabeth's MINE." I froze, but decided to pretend to take it lightly. Well, Percy. Possessive much?

What? I want you to be my partner.

Ok. Me too.

:D it would be nice to have a brain in our group.

So you're admitting you have no brain.

Something like that. ;)

Nick glared at Percy. "Ok, he said. Fine." He stalked off to Drew's direction.

"Listen up!" Chiron called. "The race would start tomorrow at 7 o'clock morning sharp. All the pairs would go to Mount Olympus. For your task. If you wake up late, that would be your fault. Have a good night's sleep, and good luck!"

I could hear Percy groan mentally. I can't wake up in time!

Man up.

But...I am manly enough! See my killer abs?

Percy...

Fine.

You must be ready no later than 6:30 ok?

I get it. And then you say, "If you're out later that, I will kick your butt."

"Yes, you know I will," I said out loud.

A/N I know, this chapter probably used some of dnapolymerase314's lines, like the "possessive" part, but I'm going to make the story more original from now on. I will not be using the same challenges that she used. Anyway, sorry for the rant.